Studio Apartment Rent in Oceanside, NY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Oceanside, New York as of March 2026. That's +44% lower than the citywide median of $3,200 and +39% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Oceanside
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Oceanside
Compare Oceanside's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in New York
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potsdam | $780 |
| 2 | Gloversville | $790 |
| 3 | Elmira | $817 |
| 4 | Auburn | $830 |
| 5 | Endicott | $830 |
| 6 | Watertown | $830 |
| 7 | Oneonta | $850 |
| 8 | Palmyra | $850 |
| 9 | Lockport | $860 |
| 10 | Niagara Falls | $865 |
| 11 | Cortland | $866 |
| 12 | Binghamton | $873 |
| 13 | Johnson City | $880 |
| 14 | North Tonawanda | $880 |
| 15 | Utica | $885 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in New York
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rye | $3,610 |
| 2 | Harrison | $3,300 |
| 3 | Scarsdale | $3,110 |
| 4 | Nanuet | $3,050 |
| 5 | Dobbs Ferry | $2,920 |
| 6 | White Plains | $2,798 |
| 7 | Woodbury | $2,770 |
| 8 | Garden City | $2,770 |
| 9 | Larchmont | $2,750 |
| 10 | Mamaroneck | $2,730 |
| 11 | Port Chester | $2,700 |
| 12 | Irvington | $2,670 |
| 13 | Eastchester | $2,670 |
| 14 | Ossining | $2,640 |
| 15 | New York | $2,625 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Oceanside.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Oceanside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uniondale, NY | 6 mi | $1,820 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Garden City, NY | 6.6 mi | $2,770 | +$980 (+55%) |
| Levittown, NY | 10.5 mi | $2,070 | +$280 (+16%) |
| Hicksville, NY | 11.9 mi | $2,230 | +$440 (+25%) |
| Farmingdale, NY | 15.7 mi | $1,770 | $-20 (-1%) |
| West Babylon, NY | 20.1 mi | $1,840 | +$50 (+3%) |
| Larchmont, NY | 22.7 mi | $2,750 | +$960 (+54%) |
| Mamaroneck, NY | 23.2 mi | $2,730 | +$940 (+53%) |
| Yonkers, NY | 26.6 mi | $2,340 | +$550 (+31%) |
| Scarsdale, NY | 26.8 mi | $3,110 | +$1,320 (+74%) |
| Bay Shore, NY | 27.3 mi | $1,680 | $-110 (-6%) |
| Union City, NJ | 28.9 mi | $1,800 | +$10 (+1%) |
Studio rent in Oceanside — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Oceanside?
As of March 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Oceanside, New York is $1,790 per month. This is +44% below the citywide median of $3,200.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Oceanside?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $71,600 ($5,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oceanside expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Oceanside's studio median of $1,790 is +39% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 81th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oceanside rank for studio rent in New York?
Among the 140 cities in New York with studio data, Oceanside ranks #92 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Oceanside?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Farmingdale ($1,770), Bay Shore ($1,680).